15 Paella Cooking Classes in Malaga Worth Booking

1.Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Join chefs Laura and Diego in a modern kitchen near Málaga’s Atarazanas Market. Prepare paella, ajoblanco, remojón malagueño and a surprise dessert, then sit down to eat with sangria. The English-language class is hands-on, social, wheelchair accessible and suitable for dietary needs with advance notice.

“We had such an amazing experience at the Paella cooking class in Málaga with Diego! He was not only super fun and engaging, but also explained every step of the process really clearly. We especially loved the little insider tips he shared on how to get the rice just right, those details made the whole experience feel extra special. We left not only with full stomachs but also with the confidence to try cooking authentic paella at home. They also offer a tapas class, which we’ll definitely try next time. Highly recommended! :)”

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2.Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Spend three hours off Malaga on the Catamaran Shooting Star, with Spanish and English-speaking crew, open-water swimming stops, a drink, and pork paella with salad, bread, and fruit. You can sit in the shaded area, sunbathe on deck, or pay extra for the front nets.

“Saw dolphins! Great for a swim and paella was yummy!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class in Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Meet your chef at Atarazanas Market, shop for paella ingredients, and walk to a modern Soho kitchen. With guides such as Jose, Anaïs, or Javier, you will taste local olive oils, make gazpacho and sangria, cook paella with hands-on help, and eat with wine or beer.

“Really great experience! The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Malaga and its history, and the Chef was brilliant.”

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4.Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about four hours cooking Spanish dishes in Malaga’s Soho district with an English-speaking guide and chef. The daytime class includes Atarazanas Market, olive oil tasting, seafood or vegetarian paella, sangria, gazpacho, churros, regional wine, and a Kulinarea apron to take home.

“The directions to the place were very poor. I ended up at a langerie shop. I almost missed the whole event. Luckily some one on the street was kind enough to call the chef and tell me where to go.”

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5.Paella and Sangria Workshop in Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend three hours at Lebasi Taller de Cocina in central Málaga, cooking ajoblanco, Malagueño soak and traditional chicken paella with instructors such as Diego, Laura and Nahuel. You will also make sangria, finish with Andalusian sorbet, and eat the meal you prepare.

“This cooking class exceeded our expectations. Laura and Nahuel were wonderful and made the class so informative and fun. We brought our daughter and they made sure to include her in the cooking process and she says it was one of the highlights of our time in Spain. The food was DELICIOUS and I can’t wait to recreate the recipes at home. This class is a must when in Malága!”

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6.Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3h 30m · from $77

Meet in Malaga’s Soho District for a 3.5-hour English cooking class with Kulinarea. Morning sessions include Atarazanas Market, followed by olive oil tasting, paella, gazpacho, sangria, regional drinks, and hands-on cooking with chefs such as Alba, Alma, and Pepo.

“My husband and I and our daughter and son in law all participated in this experience. The guys are the cooks in our families, but my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well. Our chef was amazing and the food was delicious. We had a lot of fun learning the techniques. Highly recommend!”

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7.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR Paella, Tapas, Winery & Flamenco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Antigua Casa de Guardia for welcome wine, then visit three local food stops in Malaga’s old center. Taste regional dishes, wine and beer, walk past major sights, and finish with premium flamenco seating and a drink. Guides include Maria, Paola, Carlos and Isaac.

“Maria was a super nice guide and we enjoyed a very enjoyable and interesting tour with her. The highlight were the great tapas (in generous quantity) along with the stories Maria told us, and the flamenco show, which was mind-blowing (front-row just for us). Would recommend!”

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8.3-Hours Catamaran Tour in Malaga with Paella

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Board Mundo Marino at Muelle Uno for a three-hour catamaran outing along Malaga’s waterfront. You’ll get sea views, a pork paella lunch, salad, bread, dessert, and one soft drink. Expect music, a bar, time to swim, and limited front nets that may require advance reservation.

“What a great relaxing trip!! Large inside if you want shade and lots of netting for sunbathing. The crew were very friendly and attentive. Drinks were good price and music was diverse. They even took request. Highly recommend.”

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9.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR: Paella, Tapas, Winery and Flamenco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Start at Antigua Casa de Guardia with sweet Malaga wine, visit historic tapas spots near Larios and Pasaje de Chinitas, and finish at a Flamenco show with a drink included. Guides such as Carlos, Jose, Maria, and Paco add local stories. Vegetarian options are available.

“For that price you should expect more. The host was friendly and I appreciate that she just did the tour for the two of us, but it wasn't great. We first went to the oldest winery where we had a shot of the sweet wine. The next place we went to had an interesting design and history but the food was mediocre We had one plate of chicken with tomato and a potato salad with orange plus we both got a glass of wine. Then we went to the second place which wanted to serve us the same potato salad and a tuna with peppers. We returned the salad and…”

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10.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR: Paella, Market Tastings, and Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Meet under the blue and white umbrella near Antigua Casa de Guardia for a three-hour Malaga food walk. Guides such as Carlos and Paula lead you from 19th-century wine and Bay of Malaga anchovies to Atarazanas Market tastings, then paella near the Cathedral and Picasso Museum.

“Our guide, Paola, was so sweet and informative. We enjoyed all of our stops, tasting many different things. The lunch was excellent!”

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11.Paella and Sangria Cooking Class with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $94

Meet Anaïs and the Kulinarea team for a 3.5-hour English-language food experience in Málaga. Visit Atarazanas Market when open, taste local olive oil, then cook paella, gazpacho, sangria and churros in a smart Soho kitchen. Wine, recipes and an apron are included.

“Een hele leuke middag gehad! Onze gids Anaïs vertelde tijdens de rondleiding over de markt veel leuke feitjes over Málaga en de Spaanse keuken. De kookstudio was erg mooi en de groep bestond uit verschillende nationaliteiten, wat het extra leuk maakt. De chef-kok legde alles goed uit en hielp waar nodig, waardoor we een lekkere sangria, salade, paella en churros hebben gemaakt. De recepten krijg je direct mee naar huis. Ook was de olijfolieproeverij een leuke toevoeging. Aanrader!”

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12.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR: Paella, Market Tastings, and Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start with Málaga’s traditional sweet wine at Antigua Casa de Guardia, then walk through Atarazanas Market and taste local products, tapas, and paella. Guides such as Carlos, Paula, and Paco have led this route, though the exact food stops can change. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Met with guide at appointed time, she was very unprepared and the tour was just a walk thru the market and then a stop at a tapas restaurant across the street that was unprepared for our stop. The guide was on the phone to her office asking what to do. Then she proceeded to walk us around the streets very slowly and pointing out strange sites. We finally said we wanted to leave the tour after about an hour and go on our own. Disappointing!!”

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13.PREMIUM TAPAS TOUR: Tapas, Paella and Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet your local guide at Antigua Casa de Guardia at 6:30 pm for wine, Andalusian tapas, and traditional paella. Visit Málaga favorites including Pasaje de Chinitas and Plaza del Siglo, with guides such as Paula or Maria leading a group of up to 15 in English.

“Una gran guia....muy enthusiasmada... buena comida y buen vino ....lo recomiendo....siempre gran experienca”

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14.Spanish Food Lessons: Paella and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Join Chef Pepe at his villa in Benalmádena for a hands-on Spanish cooking class in English. You will prepare gazpacho, tortilla de patatas, and seafood-and-meat paella, then sit down to taste the meal with drinks. Recipes arrive afterward so you can repeat the dishes at home.

“We really enjoyed how to cook a paella, gazpacho and tortilla from a Spanish chef. It was stress less, enjoyable and delicious”

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15.Paella class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $104

Join Elena and Philippe in Alhaurín de la Torre for a private paella class lasting about three hours. You will choose ingredients, prepare and cut them, assemble the dish in the correct order, and eat it on site or take it away. French instruction may be available.

“Elena was excellent we had a great time. If the party does not speak some Spanish or French a bit challenging. Also getting there Uber has difficulty finding the location.”

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